Finding the Third Proportional to 92,318 and 132,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,318 and 132,017 is: 188,787.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,318 : 132,017 = 132,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,318/132,017 = 132,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,318x = 132,017 × 132,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,318x = 17,428,488,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,428,488,289/92,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,787.54
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